2024 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Scone Bloodstock Services - $75,000
Particulars
Name: | Taormina (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Filly/Mare |
Sire: | Written Tycoon (AUS) |
Dam: | Infra Dig (AUS) |
Colour: | Chestnut |
Sex: | Mare |
DOB: | 27 September 2020 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 40% |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
TAORMINA is a sound racing and breeding prospect offered unreserved by our stable's Valerie partnership.
Pointing to her excellent conformation and commercial type, TAORMINA was a $450,000 Magic Millions yearling and formed part of four fillies in our inaugural Valerie partnership. This partnership also included PLATINUM JUBILEE & SICILIAN.
TAORMINA showed stakes class potential from the word go, winning her first two 2YO starts at Warwick Farm (Wednesday) and Rosehill (Saturday) respectively. In doing so she defeated future stakes winner Arctic Glamour, Group 1 placed Private Legacy and multiple stakes performed Inhibitions. At her third start Taormina contested the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes as a $14 fifth favourite in a hot race that included the likes of Zardozi, Kimochi, Estriella, Autumn Ballet, Amazonian Lass, Platinum Jubilee, Kristilli, Mumbai Muse, Lazzago and Summer Loving.
TAORMINA has struggled to recapture her 2YO form and is now offered for sale as a newly turned 4YO ahead of the breeding season.
TAORMINA has terrific stallion strength through her first three dams - Written Tycoon, Exceed and Excel and Encosta De Lago. Her first three dams are all Sydney city performers and she hails from Newhaven Park family that produced Group 1 winner English for our stable. TAORMINA'S mother, Infra Dig, is currently in foal to Dundeel.
TAORMINA is available for inspection and vetting by appointment at Oak Ridge – contact Pippa Lee on 0448 560 109 or admin@wildoaks.com.au.
A breeding certificate is attached for your reference
HEIGHT/WEIGHT 16HH 510KG
Location
Pedigree
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TAORMINA (AUS) | ||||
Chestnut mare | Foaled 2020 |
WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS) (Chestnut 2002-Stud 2007). 2 wins at 2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2020-21. Sire of 1186 rnrs, 902 wnrs, 63 SW, inc. Coolangatta (VRC Lightning S., Gr.1), Capitalist, Lady of Camelot, Ole Kirk, Written By, La Luna Rossa, Pippie, Tycoon Tara, Music Magnate, Despatch, Velocious, Booker, Tyzone, Odeum, Southport Tycoon, Kissonallforcheeks, Howmuchdoyouloveme, Super Cash, Captured by Love, etc.
1st dam INFRA DIG, by Exceed and Excel. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$147,000, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., 2d ATC TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Fresh for Kids 2YO P., Tab.com.au H. Dam of 3 named foals, all winners- Taormina Dignitosa Coburg
2nd dam SHIBBOLETH, by Encosta de Lago. 2 wins at 1000m, 1300m, 2d AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., 3d STC Canterbury Park Event Centre H. Three-quarter-sister to ENGLISH, half-sister to COURT. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:- Infra Dig Velites Mauzel Anaro Dialect
3rd dam SPLISH, by Zeditave. Winner at 1200m, 2d STC Canterbury Leagues Club 2YO H., 3d AJC Alexandria H. Dam of 2 foals, both winners- COURT (f Anabaa) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$484,300, AJC Sapphire S., Gr.2, BTC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, BTC Classic, Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., L, STC Cadbury Fireball Quality H., 2d GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, AJC Voyager Coaches 2YO P., 3d STC Birthday Card S., Gr.3, AJC Macau Jockey Club Trophy H., STC The Big 6 H., 4th AJC Roman Consul S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners- ENGLISH (f Encosta de Lago) Champion 2YO Filly & 3YO Filly in Australia in 2014-15 & 2015-16. Champion Female Sprinter in Australia in 2016-17. 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$3,480,071, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Challenge S., Gr.2-twice, Reisling S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Galaxy H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th BRC Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Shorts H., Gr.2. Al Naifa (f Redoute's Choice) Winner at 2, 2d MVRC CRT & Whites Rural 2YO P., Keller H., 3d SAJC Dequetteville S., L. Producer. Paris Puzzle Super Oasis Spirit of Vomo Shibboleth
4th dam LA PAPAYA (USA), by Alleged. Unraced. Half-sister to GRAND LODGE, LA PERSIANA (dam of QUSHCHI), PAPABILE, Sorcerous, Rose Noble Splish
5th dam LA PAPAGENA, by Habitat. Unraced. Half-sister to EAGLING, LOST CHORD, Pamina, Early Song GRAND LODGE (c Chief's Crown) Head of The 1993 European 2YO Classification. 4 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 1m, £429,513, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Newmarket Somerville Tattersall S., L, Ascot Granville S., 2d Newmarket Champion S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 3d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, 4th York International S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Successful sire. LA PERSIANA (f Daylami) 5 wins from 1¼m to 10½f, £103,613, €21,384, Salisbury Upavon S., L, 2d York Middleton S., Gr.3, Milano Premio Paolo Mezzanotte, Gr.3, 3d Newmarket Dahlia S., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners- QUSHCHI (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 1½m, £33,773, US$131,732 in GB and U.S.A, Saratoga Waya S., L, 3d Keeneland Bewitch S., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners- MRS SIPPY (f Blame) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2400m, £33,799, €35,100, US$366,500, Saratoga Glens Falls S., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix des Tourelles, L, 2d Belmont Flower Bowl S., Gr.1, Saratoga Waya S., Gr.3, Newmarket Princess Royal S., Gr.3, Kentucky Downs TVG S., L, Newbury Johnnie Lewis Memorial S., L, 4th Deauville Prix de la Nonette, Gr.2. PHANTOM FLIGHT (g Siyouni) 4 wins from 1m to 10¼f, £134,111, to 2024, Newbury Steventon S., L, 3d Goodwood Glorious S., Gr.3. PAPABILE (f Chief's Crown) 3 wins at 1m, Ascot Valiant S., L, Fern Hill S., L, 2d Newmarket Portland Lodge S., 4th Curragh Matron S., Gr.3. Producer. Sorcerous (c Sadler's Wells) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 1½m, Leopardstown Sycamore 2YO S., 2d Newmarket Noel Murless S., L. Sire. Rose Noble DOWAGER (f Groom Dancer) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 7f, Newmarket Bosra Sham S., L, 2d Salisbury Dick Poole S., L. Dam of 7 winners- FULL MOON (c Declaration of War) 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m in Ireland and Qatar, Qatar Derby, L, Curragh Kildare Football Champions H. Elegant Beauty SHAHAH (f Motivator) Winner at 2, Chantilly Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3, 3d Goodwood Markel Insurance 2YO Fillies' S., 4th Deauville Prix Minerve, Gr.3. Producer.
Race Record: 2 wins at 2, A$111,150, in 2022-23, ATC Racing for Good 2YO H., Furphy 2YO H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
TAORMINA (AUS) 2020 Chestnut filly
by Written Tycoon - Infra Dig, by Exceed and Excel
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | A$101,650 |
3 | 4 | - | - | - | A$9,500 |
Totals: | 6 | 2 | - | - | A$111,150 |
19/Sep/2022 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 850m. Sicilian was 1st and Learning to Fly 2nd. | |
26/May/2023 | 2nd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 801m. Love and Light was 1st and Nefertari 3rd. | |
13/Jun/2023 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Love and Light was 1st and Watchguard 3rd. | |
28/Jun/2023 | 1st of 11 (0.8) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Furphy Maiden 2YO H., A$55,000, 1200m, time 1:10.27. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Arctic Glamour was 2nd and I Am Famous 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$25,400 |
22/Jul/2023 | 1st of 9 (0.2) | ATC (Rosehill) Racing for Good 2YO H., A$150,000, 1200m, time 1:10.84. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Fukubana was 2nd and Inhibitions 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$76,250 |
04/Aug/2023 | 1st of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 813m. Griff was 2nd and Kimochi 3rd. | |
19/Aug/2023 | 10th of 13 (4.0) | ATC (Randwick) Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, A$300,000, 1200m, time 1:10.89. Track soft(6). Carried 55.00kg. Autumn Ballet was 1st and Estriella 2nd and Kimochi 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: Regan Bayliss. | A$3,750 |
03/Nov/2023 | 1st of 5 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 737m. Prima Bella was 2nd and Hyde Park 3rd. | |
20/Nov/2023 | 3rd of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Pennypacker was 1st and King of Naples 2nd. | |
02/Dec/2023 | 15th of 15 (34.3) | BRC Mode S., L, A$160,000, 1200m, time 1:09.96. Track soft(6). Carried 56.50kg. West of Dalby was 1st and Abounding 2nd and Mixed Spice 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: James Orman. | |
09/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 902m. Omni Man was 1st and Riding High 3rd. | |
01/Feb/2024 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Time Bandit was 1st and Our Gold Hope 3rd. | |
12/Feb/2024 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 813m. Missy No Nay was 2nd and Preordain 3rd. | |
23/Feb/2024 | 6th of 6 (4.3) | ATC (Canterbury) Night Sprint Series Final, A$80,000, 1100m, time 1:04.37. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Shalailed was 1st and Rhythmic Pulse 2nd and Wingardium 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$2,250 |
14/Jun/2024 | 4th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Boston Rocks was 1st and Gold Dust 2nd and Manwe 3rd. | |
28/Jun/2024 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Lavish Empire was 1st and Satin and Silk 2nd. | |
12/Jul/2024 | 4th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Misty Legend was 1st and Flying Rani 2nd and Mischief in Dubai 3rd. | |
27/Jul/2024 | 7th of 11 (9.3) | ATC (Randwick) TAB H., A$42,000, 1100m, time 1:06.76. Track heavy(8). Carried 56.50kg. Hi Dubai was 1st and Cosy Corner 2nd and Bundeena 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: F W Cook, R N Norris, R Cattle, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, T Needham, S Bacon, D R Fleming, Mrs S C Murdoch, M J Murdoch, Sheffield Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, Silvertail & G W Holdings. Jockey: Rachel King. | A$3,500 |